Memorandum

To: Student Drivers
From: HJOHN29, Instructor JAH
Date: February 25, 2013
Subject: What to Do Before Jacking Up Your Car

It is almost certain that at some point you will experience; and have to change a flat tire. The most critical part of the process is jacking the car. However, there is no need to panic. By following a few simple steps before jacking the car, the tire can be safely changed.

1. Position the vehicle in a safe location. A location that is clear of the roadway is ideal. The car should be as for from other moving vehicles as possible. Also select a location that is flat and level, this will help prevent the vehicle from rolling or falling off the jack. In most situations it is ok to drive the vehicle a short distance on the flat tire to find a suitable location. If you must jack the car on the side of the roadway, park on the shoulder and turn the hazard lights on so that others will see you.

2. Before exiting the vehicle. The vehicle’s engine should always be shutoff before jacking. If you have an automatic transmission, place the shift lever in the park position. If your car has a manual transmission, place the shift lever in the reverse position. Next set the parking brake and exit the vehicle. All other passengers should be removed from the vehicle and positioned away from the traffic. 3. Gather all necessary equipment required to jack the vehicle. If you are not familiar with the jacking procedure, retrieve and review the cars owner’s manual. The owner’s manual will show the location of the jack and other equipment required to jack the vehicle. It will also show where to position the jack and how to safely operate it. The spare tire, jack, lug wrench and any other necessary items should be positioned near the damaged tire. You will also need a piece of wood, rock are some other hard